Several eclipse-focused projects will make significant scientific contributions this coming Monday, April 8. While many projects are already in full swing, there is still time for you to get involved and contribute.
It’s almost departure time, Great North American Solar Eclipse Prepare to open a road from Mexico to the Maritime Provinces of Canada. The upcoming celestial spectacle is not only an awe-inspiring wonder, it is also an opportunity for serious science projects that rely heavily on citizen scientists to collect valuable data.
earth solar eclipse
This global citizen science program led by NASA allows volunteers to participate in Earth science research through a smartphone app (see the app for details) here).Participants, by using this Ad hoc functionality in the GLOBE Observer applicationcan contribute by recording cloud types, tracking land cover (i.e. vegetation at data collection locations), and recording atmospheric conditions (such as temperature drops) during the eclipse.
This extensive data collection supports Earth system science research, is accessible to scientists and students, and is open to anyone with a smartphone. The good news: no expertise is required.
Solar eclipse soundscape
sponsor: NASA science activation, Solar eclipse soundscape is a unique project that will collect multi-sensory observations and acoustic data during the upcoming solar eclipse to study its impact on local ecosystems. Participants contribute by recording before, during and after the eclipse, helping researchers understand how these events affect the behavior of animals and plants. As an observer, “you will go outside on the day of a total solar eclipse and record information about your location and what you heard, saw, or felt during the total solar eclipse,” according to the program’s website. Observations can be made on, near, or outside the path of the eclipse. The project is inclusive and aims to promote accessibility, inviting both sighted and visually impaired people to engage in eclipse science through sensory experiences.You can register as an observer herebut you must first take a free online training course.
sun sketcher
NASA’s SunSketcher project Mission volunteers used during solar eclipse Free smartphone app.Ask participants to take photos at regular intervals to capture Bailey’s beadsreveal Learn more about the structure of the Sun and test theories of gravity.Have access to video tutorials here. “The 2024 solar eclipse provides an unprecedented opportunity to measure the shape of the Sun and thereby infer its internal structure,” explains lead researcher Gordon Emslie. “The SunSketcher project will use smartphone observations made by citizen scientists along the two thousand-mile eclipse path from Texas to Maine to reveal the precise shape of the solar disk.”
Solar Eclipse Movie
this Eclipse large-scale film project Involves using a DSLR camera mounted on a tripod to capture the dynamics of the solar corona, including jets and plumes, during a total solar eclipse. Volunteers from multiple locations will collaborate to create a continuous film of the eclipse, providing valuable data for scientific analysis. The project not only provides an opportunity for the public to participate in astronomical research, but also helps scientists better understand the solar corona and how it changes during solar eclipses.Sign up here.
Citizenship CATE 2024
This citizen science project aims to study the Sun’s outer atmosphere, or corona, during a total solar eclipse. Volunteers will take images of the eclipse in polarized light, helping us understand the structure and changes in the corona.
The resulting clips, between two and three minutes in length, “will be combined into a 60-minute film that reflects the magnetic structure of the corona in the Sun, revealing electron density and showing how magnetic energy is converted into heat,” it said. Citizen Food 2024 website.Apply here.
Dynamic Eclipse Broadcast (DEB)
In this citizen science project led by Southern Illinois University Carbondale, a small team will use telescopes to capture detailed images of the eclipse, documenting the dynamic appearance of the Sun and its corona. These images will help scientists better understand the instantaneous changes in the sun during a solar eclipse.Live link will be available here.
Jupiter Radio
This NASA-led citizen science project will allow participants to observe and study radio emissions from the Sun and Jupiter using simple radio telescopes. Jupiter Radio Aims to enhance understanding of solar and planetary radio emissions and to promote radio astronomy as a hobby. Volunteers can build their own radio telescopes using kits provided by the project, or they can use existing equipment.The practice session has already taken place fullybut you may hear some eclipse audible signals at this time Dynamic Information.
HamSCI
HamSCI Amateur Radio Science Citizen Survey, is a project that brings together the amateur radio community and professional scientists. During the upcoming solar eclipse, amateur radio operators will participate in experiments to study the ionosphere’s response to changes in solar radiation. Radio amateurs contribute by recording signal strength and communication range, providing data that helps scientists understand changes in the ionosphere.Inquire about joining here.
Citizen American Continental Telescope Eclipse (CATE) 2024 Experiment
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is organizing educational events and research activities for the April 8 total solar eclipse, including public experiments and live broadcasts.
A key focus is Citizen Continental-American Telescope Solar Eclipse 2024 Experiment, approximately 40 community teams of citizen scientists will conduct ongoing observations along the path of totality. In addition, the National Science Foundation’s high-altitude research aircraft and the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope will conduct specialized observations, supplemented by educational resources and broader public and academic engagement programs.
ScintPi sensor project at the University of Texas at Dallas
Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas are monitoring the upcoming total solar eclipse using the ionospheric scintillation monitor ScintPi sensor, which was originally designed to study Earth’s upper atmosphere. These low-cost sensors, For citizen science projects, which collects ion density data by receiving radio signals from satellites. During the April 8 solar eclipse, these sensors will be deployed to various locations, including within the path of totality, to collect critical data. This effort is open to citizen scientists, providing a convenient way to contribute to solar and ionospheric research. The resulting data will enhance understanding of the ionosphere and may even aid in the study of solar events.
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